Rusalka, a water nymph, falls in love with a human prince and seeks the help of a witch to become human. However, the consequences are tragic as she loses her voice and the prince's love for her wanes.

Madama Butterfly is an Italian opera by Giacomo Puccini. The story follows a young Japanese geisha named Butterfly, who falls in love with an American sailor named Pinkerton. However, Pinkerton betrays Butterfly and leaves her heartbroken. The opera explores themes of tragedy, suicide, cultural clash, and the consequences of betrayal.

Werther is a heartbreaking tale of unrequited love between Werther, a young poet, and Charlotte, a married woman. As their forbidden feelings intensify, they find solace in their shared love for music and opera. However, their love story must face the ultimate test when Charlotte's husband discovers their affair.

Frantisek Filip film version of the Smetana opera.

Adriana Lecouvreur is a captivating movie that tells the story of the renowned opera singer in the 18th century. It portrays her life, struggles, and artistic triumphs, highlighting her passion for music and the challenges she faced during her career. Through captivating performances and a gripping narrative, the movie brings to life the world of opera in the 1700s.

The Lyric Opera of Chicago's 1985 production of Puccini's opera, set in the late nineteenth century in the city of Nagasaki, about a young Japanese woman who weds an American naval officer who later abandons her and the child she bore him.